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September 12, 2012, 7:51 am

Freddy M

Question: Can a oil drain plug come out after 600 mile

I went to a place and got my oil change, I was driving and the oil light came out, my mechanic said the drain plug was missing, I went to the place that I did my oil change and they are saying it's impossible for that to happens after 600 mile after the service. It's that correct?

September 16, 2012, 4:57 pm

Tyler O

No, it's not impossible. They are trying to get away from any liability.

Has the engine been damaged as a result?

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